At OpenSpace, we’re all about simplifying how the world gets built, and it’s particularly meaningful when we hear how our customers leverage OpenSpace to build better and faster. Previously, we shared a customer conversation exploring how Lee Kennedy Company uses OpenSpace to optimize its operations using Shared Folders and other popular features throughout the lifecycle…
What is reality capture in construction, and what are its benefits, applications, and limitations? We’ve developed this helpful guide to answer these and other questions because we know it can be challenging to keep up with the latest innovation and technology in the construction industry. Let’s dive in. What is reality capture used for in…
OpenSpace can provide so much value, like documenting your site 10-20x faster than manual methods and saving up to 50% on travel costs. Fortunately, OpenSpace is easy to use, and our customers come up with new use cases every day. Yet we often hear from customers who are wondering if they’re using OpenSpace “the right…
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals insight and tools to better manage all phases of construction. You’ll also see the acronym BIM in reference to Building Information Model—the actual 3D digital mockup of your construction project. If your projects are using BIM for…
Reality capture is one of the most innovative technologies transforming construction. Reality capture solutions allow builders to digitally capture, share, and analyze actual jobsite conditions. These solutions can be based on laser scans, drone images, smartphone photos, or high-resolution 360° images. Typically, the 360° images are captured by a camera mounted on a hard hat…
We always love to hear how our customers are using OpenSpace to simplify their day-to-day work—so much so that we will be sharing a series of quick conversations offering bits of wisdom and practical tips you won’t find anywhere else. In 15 minutes or less, we’ll provide valuable insights you can start applying quickly across…
For Baton Rouge, La.-based developer Kurt Miller, compiling and staying on top of punch list items used to be a hugely complicated ordeal that required dozens of hours on-site to ensure that every problem had been addressed. First, he and his team at Amesbury Companies would walk the site to physically inspect each component. They…
Here’s a primer on how manual construction progress photography is currently used to help GCs, owners, and trades chart the progress of projects—and how AI-powered automated progress tracking is significantly accelerating the pace of construction and improving transparency and communication. What is progress tracking? Progress tracking is an effort to provide a reliable record of…
The THETA Z1 is Ricoh’s premium 360° camera. With the highest image quality of all the THETA models, the THETA Z1 also has an improved lens, superior noise reduction, and more accurate image stitching. While we’ve supported manual photo capture for the THETA Z1 for some time, we now support the full 360° video capability…
